I work for a very small business, owned by a family who does all the managing as well and I’m simply just tired. When I first came on, I was entirely enamored with the job. It’s my first job- I started when I was under 18. Before I turned 18 they had me serving alcohol, working 50+ hours a week, and working 99% of my shifts alone. I graduated at 16- unsure if my states child labor laws apply because of that.
My manager is my “bestie” and shares stuff about their personal life with me, frequently inquires about mine and tries to involve themselves in my relationships, and on top of it all gives me “inside gossip” about my coworkers and such. I know how upset and bitter they get about employees leaving for any reason.
We’re severely understaffed. Down to 3 employees between two locations and any trainee or new hire doesn’t work out. For so long I was so incredibly loyal to this family that owns it just because I felt like they were good people and that I owed them something for hiring me, not that I was owed anything for providing so much labor. Now I desperately want to quit but I can’t figure out how. I don’t just want to be like “fuck you, I’m out” but if that’s what I have to do I at least need to be prepared. Advice is appreciated